Senior Manager IT Audit

Liberty Global; Dartford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecoms and technology company is seeking a Senior Manager IT Audit to oversee IT internal audits and enhance continuous audit improvement through technology. The ideal candidate will have significant IT audit experience, team management skills, and strong analytical capabilities. Responsibilities include designing audits, leading reporting efforts, and ensuring team skill development in analytics. A competitive salary, annual leave, and wellness benefits are offered in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• University degree preferably in IT, technology, accounting, internal audit or other qualified discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent certifications.
• Relevant years of experience with IT audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT internal audits and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Drive departmental continuous audit improvements leveraging technology.
• Lead advancement of data analytics use across the team.

Skills

IT audit experience

Team management

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in IT, technology, or accounting

CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent

Tools

CobIT

Job description

Senior Manager IT Audit

We’re looking for a Senior Manager IT Audit to join our team in London, Uk

To oversee the execution and formal reporting of IT internal audits in order to independently assess :

Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information

Adequacy of, and compliance with, policies, plans, standards, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact upon operations

Effectiveness in accomplishment of objectives and goals established for the company and projects

Effectiveness and efficiency in the use of resources

Internal control and process design

To manage departmental initiatives such as : talent development, continuous audit improvements leveraging technology, planning resources and dates of the annual audit plan, audit quality monitoring and improvement, risk alignment, audit efficiency monitoring and improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Design and oversee the execution of IT internal audits that comply with the Standards of Professional Practice of IT Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

Drive departmental efforts around continuous audit improvement including data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring and other emerging tools and methods.

Drive the development of team skill sets in relevant existing and emerging areas of technology

Lead the advancement of the use of data analytics across the team

Define risk areas and articulate risks to management and senior management

Oversee the execution of IT audit projects ensuring they are delivered on time and comply with the objectives defined for the department

Execute quality controls on audit programs for appropriate application of methodologies, tools and techniques

Deliver clear, concise Audit Reports

Review each audit dossier, work plan and audit findings for quality of design, execution and presentation

Coach and develop the team

Knowledge & Experience

Preferred education / qualifications :

University degree preferably in IT, technology, accounting, internal audit or other qualified discipline

Professional qualification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent certifications

Knowledge & Experience :

• Relevant years of experience with IT audit

Experience in managing teams

Fluent spoken and written English

Experience in cable / telecoms / Liberty Global preferred

CobIT literate

Finance knowledge, including COSO control assertions

Skills & Abilities

Well‑rounded, business partner, who brings a broad‑based audit and compliance background and proven track record of accomplishments.

Experience in leading a team, and ability to translate team strategy into execution

Thorough knowledge of audit principles and compliance frameworks (COSO, for example).

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving and timely problem escalation.

Ability to present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism.

Detail oriented and ability to understand the strategic direction of the Company and various departments.

Ability to work and communicate with others in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Clear understanding and absolute adherence to ethical principles, Company values, code of business conduct and policies.

Highly refined analytical skills to quickly review and analyze business processes to identify control deficiencies as well as business operating problems and opportunities.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.

Tenacity to get to the bottom of control issues to ensure accurate and valuable reporting to management.

Demonstrates leadership and credibility. Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust, building relationships rapidly with the various operating units and corporate staff.

Extremely smart, quick, people‑oriented, energetic, professionally aggressive, with a strong work ethic.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to our car benefit scheme

Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us

The chance to join an innovative, fast‑paced and passionate team

Who we are :

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting‑edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre‑based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media‑02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology